Assessment 4: Learning Journal (15%) Due date: Week 11
3 entries x 500 – 700 words each
To demonstrate students knowledge and understanding of the topics studied in this unit, they will be given three questions relating to topics discussed in specific lectures/tutorials during the term.
These questions will enable students to demonstrate their own understanding of contemporary issues in Australia concerning social and economic inequality. Students will be able to also provide their own opinions regarding each of the question topics in their answers.
Students must answer each of the questions in 500 – 700 words per question and submit all questions together as one assessment.
Your learning journal should include at least 5 (scholarly) journal articles read, in addition to any textbook references. Use APA 7 Referencing. The format of your journal will be discussed in greater detail during tutorials.
Do NOT utilize sources such as www.tutor2u.com and other such web materials as these in no way constitute academic references for the purpose of your assignments. If you rely on such sources for theoretical support, you will be deemed NOT to have met the requirements of the assessment.
Criteria for report High Distinction 80% – Distinction 70%- 79% Credit
60-69% Pass 50-59% Fail
0-49%
Analysis of literature on topic
35% Consistently demonstrates an accurate and complete level of understanding of contemporary
issues in Australia concerning social and economic inequality, draws on most recent scholarly literature Most of the time, demonstrates an accurate and complete level of understanding of contemporary
issues in Australia concerning social and economic inequality, draws on relevant scholarly literature Demonstrates some level of understanding of contemporary
issues in Australia concerning social and economic inequality, often cites the relevant literature. Demonstrates some level of understanding of contemporary
issues in Australia concerning social and economic inequality, not always accurate and sometimes incomplete, sometimes cites the relevant literature. Explanations of contemporary
issues in Australia concerning social
and economic inequality, research inaccurate or incomplete, does not cite the relevant literature.
Conclusions derived from analysis and
assessment of the topic
30% Shows an in-deep understanding of how potential issues can be identified and their impact on targeted population Shows an excellent understanding of how potential issues can be identified and their impact on targeted population Shows a good understanding of how potential issues can be identified and their impact on targeted population Shows a basic understanding of how potential issues can be identified and their impact on targeted population Shows poor, insufficient understanding of how potential issues can be identified and their impact on targeted population
Use and depth of research
20% A comprehensive description is developed. Summarises and shows insightful synthesis of the literature information, including analysis of gaps and/or limitations of the research A strong description is developed. Summarises and shows insightful synthesis of the literature information, including analysis of gaps and/or limitations of the research A good description is developed. Summarises and
shows some
insightful synthesis of the literature information, identifies some limitations of the research Description is fairly well developed. It
summarises the
overall information obtained from the research and synthesises adequately the knowledge gained Description is not well developed. It lacks summary and/or any synthesis of the relevant literature
Presentation of report and correct
references used
15% All levels of content are covered in depth. Wide range of contemporary references and sources are well cited when specific statements are
made High level of content is covered in depth. Wide range of good references and sources are well cited when specific statements are
made Appropriate content is covered in reasonable depth. Sources are generally well cited when specific statements are
made Most major sections of the relevant content included, but not covered in as much depth, or as explicit, as expected
References were basic and some errors of citation Major sections of relevant content have been omitted or missed Inadequate references and poor citation
TOTAL: / 25%
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Learning Journal is the fourth assessment (15 percent ) Week 11 is the deadline for submission.
3 entries x 500 – 700 words each
Students will be given three questions that will test their knowledge and understanding of the topics covered in this unit. The questions will be related to themes covered in specific lectures and tutorials throughout the semester.
Students will be able to demonstrate their own awareness of contemporary concerns in Australia, such as social and economic inequality, by answering the questions in this section. Students will be free to include their own personal ideas about each of the question topics in their responses to the questions.
Students must answer each of the questions in between 500 and 700 words per question, and they must submit all of the questions as a single document.
In addition to any textbook references, your learning notebook should include at least 5 (scholarly) journal articles that you have read in the past year. Referencing should be in accordance with APA 7 standards. During tutorials, you will have the opportunity to discuss the format of your journal in further depth.
If you are writing an assignment, do not rely on sources such as tutor2u.com or other similar web materials, as these do not constitute academic references for the purposes of your assignment. If you rely on such sources for your theoretical support, you will be regarded to have failed to meet the standards of the evaluation.
Criteria for filing a report A high degree of distinction 80 percent of the time – Distinction 70 to 79 percent of the population 60-69 percent of the credit Passing 50-59 percent of the time Fail by a margin of 0-49 percent
35 percent of the grade will be based on an analysis of the literature on the topic. demonstrates an accurate and full degree of awareness of contemporary challenges in Australia relating to social and economic inequality, drawing on the most recent research literature on the subject In most cases, exhibits an accurate and full awareness of contemporary challenges in Australia related to social and economic inequality, and draws on relevant scholarly material to support this understanding. Demonstrates some level of grasp of contemporary concerns in Australia relating to social and economic inequality, and frequently refers to relevant literature in support of this understanding. While not always precise and sometimes incomplete, this essay demonstrates some level of understanding of modern concerns in Australia addressing social and economic inequality. In addition, it occasionally cites pertinent literature. There are no citations to relevant literature in the explanations of modern concerns in Australia relating social and economic inequality, and the research is either erroneous or incomplete.
Conclusions generated from an investigation and evaluation of the subject
30 percent of the population Demonstrates a thorough awareness of how possible difficulties might be discovered, as well as their implications for the targeted population demonstrates good awareness of how possible difficulties might be recognized, as well as the impact of such concerns on the target audience This demonstrates a thorough awareness of how possible difficulties might be recognized, as well as their implications for the targeted demographic. It demonstrates a fundamental awareness of how possible difficulties might be detected and their implications for the targeted group. Insufficient grasp of how possible issues can be recognized and their implications for the targeted demographic is demonstrated.
20 percent of the research is devoted to the application and depth of the research. It is necessary to create a detailed description. Includes an in-depth review of gaps and/or limitations in the research and a comprehensive summary of relevant literature information It is necessary to establish a strong description. Includes an in-depth review of gaps and/or limitations in the research and a comprehensive summary of relevant literature information It is necessary to generate a good description. summarizes and demonstrates some insightful synthesis of the literature information, as well as identifying certain limitations of the investigation. The description has been fairly thoroughly developed. It provides a comprehensive summary of the facts gathered throughout the research and a thorough synthesis of the knowledge gained. The description isn’t very properly written. It is devoid of a summary and/or any sort of synthesis of the pertinent material.
The presentation of the report, as well as the usage of appropriate references
15 percent of the population In-depth coverage of all levels of content is provided. When particular statements are made, a wide range of contemporary references and sources are cited in an appropriate manner. A substantial amount of content is explored in depth. When specific comments are made, a wide range of excellent references and sources are cited in an appropriate manner. In a reasonable amount of detail, the appropriate topic is presented. In general, when explicit statements are made, the sources are properly referenced. Almost all important areas of relevant subject are addressed, but not in as much depth or with as much explicitness as would be expected.
References were basic, and there were a few citation errors. Significant chunks of relevant text have been omitted or overlooked. Inadequate references and citations are included.
TOTAL PERCENTAGE: / 25%
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